The British Embassy in Berlin is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Embassy is now looking for a Security Officer, Corporate Services, based in Berlin.
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Main Purpose of Role:
The Security Officer will work with a team of colleagues to ensure the safety and security of Embassy Staff Members, visitors, customers and contractors as well as protecting all properties within the Embassy and Residence premises. The post holder will work on a shift system between the hours of 05:00am and 20:00pm, Monday to Friday, and be part of a stand by duty rota outside these hours. There is also a requirement to occasionally work different hours and weekends..
Roles and responsibilities:
This role would suite a proactive team player with experience of working in a security or similar protective role and covers the following responsibilities:
Security Monitoring:
- Physical security of the Embassy building and its facilities.
- Conduct regular checks of the Ambassador’s Residence.
Mail screening of all incoming mail to the Embassy. - Monitoring of CCTV and Alarm Systems.
- Maintaining all security logs.
Supervision of contracted security guards and other contractors. - Handling / Investigating security incidents.
- Dealing with possible intruders and protesters.
- Support security arrangements for official visits, events and high profile engagements.
Access Control:
- Access control. Security checks of visitors to both the Embassy and the Consular Section.
- Mail screening of all incoming mail to the Embassy.
- Ensuring enquiries at the Main Entrance, which can be quite diverse, are handled professionally. This may involve seeking further assistance from other embassy colleagues from other sections, hence strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
- Conduct routine tests of the alarms at the Embassy.
- Provide immediate response to any emergency scenario.
Customer Service:
- Guide visitors on arrival at the Embassy, providing information and assistance as appropriate.
- Liaising and escorting visitors when require.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all staff and visitors.
Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Embassy, including crisis work.
Participate in corporate projects focussed on supporting and developing the collective spirit of British Embassy in Berlin.
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Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
Our Ideal Candidate shows:
- Fluent English, both written and spoken (minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*).
Intermediate level of spoken German (minimum of B1 level for CEFR framework*). - Professional experience working in a similar role.
Experience working in the public or private security sector. - Experience using/operating mail scanners and X-ray machines and conducting searches of vehicles and people, with evidence of relevant training (certificate).
- Ability to undertake security duties, including sitting/standing for prolonged periods inside and outside the premises.
- Good interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify suspicious behaviour or changes in the environment.
- Commitment to teamwork and respectful conduct.
- High level of integrity, reliability and trustworthiness.
- Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing operational and security requirements.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Nice to have:
- Experience working in an international environment and/or a diplomatic mission.
- German Security Competence Examination (Sachkundeprüfung nach 34ª GewO) or the equivalent (e.g. UK SIA Licence).
- Relevant professional development qualifications gained while working in the public or private security sector.
- First Aid qualification.
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